Recife Travel
Guide & Top Attractions

Travel Guide

Discover Recife

There are plenty of good reasons to visit Recife, there are many visitor
attractions regardless of whether you are travelling alone, or as part
of a group. We don't aim to sway your mind on what to do while in Recife
but maybe offer up some advice on what is available to do there. Like
in other cities, there are attractions of good and poor quality to visit
and if this visit is your first to Recife or if you have been there before,
it's important you make the most of your time there. It can be wise to
set in your mind what you want to do and see, and Recife has plenty of
interesting experiences that will create many memories.

Recife Top Ten Attractions

While you are in Recife there are quite a few places of interest which
are worth some of your time. The highly regarded Pernambuco sphere of
Brazil has places of interest known to many and maybe others that are
not known to non local locals of Recife we have amassed a Top Ten list
to assist you:

These really are just a starting point if you have taken a quality travel
guide you can delve further and if you have long enough in Recife. You
are sure to find other interesting points of interest and attractions
about the Recife part of Brazil.

Getting Around In Recife

Recife is not a difficult city to navigate, when you have grasped the
layout of the place and you are familiar with a couple of landmarks it
should become pretty simple. You can discoverer a lot of the area on foot
but make sure you stick to places you know after dark. If you wish to
traverse greater distances across Recife there are some other alternatives
to get around. Recife has a Metro system that started operations in 1985.
There are 29 stations spread over 3 lines that cover wide areas of the
city. There is a good, reliable bus network where tickets can be purchases
to cover multiple journeys. There are plenty of Low
Cost Car Rental companies in Recife, there is also the alternative
to use Recife Taxis, where a knowledgeable driver can offer ideas for
places to visit. What ever method you use to explore Recife make sure
you see as much of the city as your can.

Recife Metro Map

Places To Stay In Recife

If you plan to stay in Recife for longer period of time you'll need a
place to rest. Recife offers a broad range of places to stay these includes
high end, deluxed locations to more modest hotels, B&Bs and hostels.
If you are travelling on business ensure the hotel you decide to select
has facilities to suit you and is OK for your needs as the roads in Recife
can cause problems at certain times of the day. If you are looking for
a prestigious hotel to stay at there is a selection of top chain and independent
hotels. Recife also offers an excellent array of lower star hotel options
that provide simple but functional facilities for visitors to the city.
If you do not have a huge accommodation budget there is a number of guest
houses and hotels in the area which are a fine place to sleep overnight.
Whichever type of accommodation you select in Recife ensure you take time
to seek out deals that are available on countless travel web sites, often
these are out of season or when a home sports team isn't playing a game.

Recommended Hotels In Recife

Places To Eat In Recife

A number of interesting locations exist to dine in Recife, the venue
you are limited to is only bound by your budget and tastes. There are
quite a lot of dining venues that offer Brazilian menus that don't break
the bank. If you are seeking out a high quality dining venue there are
a number of these, but be sure to have a prior reservation and ensure
that your follow the dress code if there is one. If you just wish to eat
without glamour the well known chain brands , but if you are on the trail
for something more real you should ask a local and see where they suggest.
Part and parcel of visiting a city is to enjoy everything about it, including
it's food There is a wide variety of places to dine in Recife. whether
it is a café, restaurant or the food that can be bought and eaten
on the street. Check out local guides and press for offers and remember
to try something new.

Keeping Safe In Recife

Comparable with other cities Recife has it's pros and cons, it is important
to be smart and you will remain safe and have a fantastic trip to this
wonderful Brazilian city. Before you set off, buy a good guide book and
know where you are going, don't make it obvious you are a novice to the
cities geography by exposing expensive electronic goods and don't carry
valuables or excessive amounts of cash on your person. Stay within populated
areas at night and should you do get lost, don't worry, consult your map
in a shop or café. Just because you are on vacation, don't switch
off completely. Stay street wise and you will have a great trip to Recife.
As a rule Brazil is a safe location with helpful and warm citizens. A
bit of groundwork goes a long way and if you know a city better, you will
have a much better time there.